Toyota Recalls 128,316 2002-2004 Camrys

DETROIT, July 26, 2004; Reuters reported that Toyota is
recalling more than 128,000 Camry sedans in the United States
because of a potential problem with their side curtain air
bags.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the
problem, stemming from improper factory assembly, could cause
incomplete air bag deployment in the event of a crash,
increasing the risk of injuries or deaths.

The 128,316 Camrys affected are from the 2002-2004 model
years, NHTSA said.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG (CSA),
DURING MANUFACTURING, THE CSA MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED NEAR THE
INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG.

Consequence:IF THE CSA IS TWISTED, THE GAS GENERATED BY THE INFLATOR MAY BE
INADEQUATE FOR PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG. IN THE EVENT OF THE CRASH,
INCOMPLETE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY
OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CURTAIN SHIELD
AIR BAGS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS
EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT
1-800-331-4331.